Tips for The Perfect Valentine’s Day Smile from Dentists on Vincent

From the “Kiss Me” messages on tiny candy hearts to romantic songs on the radio, a kiss is probably on your list this Valentine’s Day.

Before cosying up to your loved one this year, make sure your mouth is in good health because, as it turns out, a kiss is more than just a kiss.

As you enjoy chocolates and sweets from your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, do not forget your teeth might be at risk to several dental problems.

Here are some tips to achieve the perfect Valentine’s Day smile:

Be careful with sugar! 

Limit your consumption of sugary drinks and beverages, and fewer bacteria will grow in your mouth, and your breath will smell better.

Not all chocolate is equal

If you are buying sweets on Valentine’s Day, dark chocolate is the best choice as it contains lower sugar levels compared to milk chocolate.

Avoid sticky foods

Stay away from hard candies, gummy candies, and caramel, which are terrible for the teeth. Instead, give a card, flowers, or a romantic dinner.

Eat sweets at the right time

If you can’t avoid sweets, enjoy them after a meal to lower exposure to sugar and bacteria. Be sure to practice a good, thorough hygiene routine afterwards!

Drink plenty of water

Water helps control the bacteria in your mouth. To keep your mouth and body functioning at their best and keep your breath fresher, you should drink 1.5 liters of water each day.

Visit your Leederville dentist

Get a scale and clean from Dentists on Vincent. A professional scale and teeth cleaning helps eliminate plaque build-up, tartar build-up, and bad breath. Plaque exposes your teeth to decay and is very unattractive.

You might need a dental scale and clean if you…

• have a plaque build-up on your teeth that can’t be removed by brushing and flossing,
• want to take preventive measures to take care of your teeth, or
• have stained teeth as a result of smoking and consuming coffee, tea, and other staining foods and drinks.

Dental scaling and root planing help deal with persistent gum disease. They are more comprehensive than regular teeth cleaning.

Teeth scaling and root planing often take multiple dental visits and could require a local anaesthetic based on how severe your gum disease is and if your gums are receding.

Valentine’s Day is a great holiday, and we hope you go out and enjoy it. But as you do, spare a little thought for your dental and general health.

The better condition your smile and health is, the more likely you are to enjoy many Valentine’s Days in the future!

A Brighter Dental Experience in Leederville

Dentists on Vincent offers a friendly environment in a lovely heritage building which doesn’t feel like you’re at the dentist!

Our dental practice offers a child-friendly environment as we address their apprehension towards treatment.

We take the time to explain to you all of your options and how we can provide you with a smile you can be proud of.

Dr Lamattina is very gentle, and your mouth will feel great and look fantastic.

We offer convenient times to come in and get your treatment completed, and it’s easy to find us just off the freeway.

Don’t put it off any longer, call us now for a consultation appointment and see what we can do to give you a feeling of confidence and esteem in yourself.

Visit your Leederville dentist today!

For more information, call us on (08) 9242 4400 or request your appointment online.

We are located at 322 Vincent St in Leederville.

PARKING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There is ample car parking across the road from the practice

There are cafes and eateries within walking distance

LOCATION

Dentists on Vincent is located in Leederville, 14 min from Northbridge and only short stroll from Leederville Oval and Water Corporation